And in the everyday, here are 7 things you may not know about Parkinson’s disease.

1. About 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every year.

Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease can be tricky and the cause of the disease is still unknown. There’s no one test and more often than not, diagnosis relies on a specialist’s understanding of clinical information, personal medical history and a neurological exam.

2. One in 100 people over age 60 have Parkinson’s disease.

Incidence of Parkinson’s disease increases with age, particularly after 60. That said, four percent of people with Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed before 50 and there can be significant differences in symptoms and disease progression among early onset, middle onset and late onset groups.

3. Men are one and a half times more likely to have Parkinson's disease than women.

Some scientists suspect that male gender itself could be a risk factor, but it’s also possible that men are more likely to experience risk factors like greater exposure to toxic chemicals or higher rates of head injury.

4. Loss of smell can be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease.

Other early, often subtle, signs of Parkinson’s can include developing smaller, more crowded handwriting, a softer or lower voice and reduced facial expression, called masking.

5. Parkinson’s disease also has non-motor symptoms like difficulty sleeping.

While the best known symptoms are related to motor skills – muscle rigidity, tremors, shaking – there are also a number of non-motor symptoms that can affect people with Parkinson’s disease. These include trouble sleeping, constipation, bladder problems, mood disorders, depression, anxiety and cognitive concerns like memory loss or slowed thinking.

6. Exercise is vital for managing Parkinson’s disease.

Research shows that people with Parkinson’s disease who exercised a minimum of two and a half hours a week experienced a slower decline in quality of life. Regular exercise helps significantly with maintaining balance, mobility and the ability to accomplish daily tasks. Workouts that focus on flexibility, stretching, aerobic activity and resistance training such as tai chi, Pilates and dance are often the most appropriate.